Herleva of Falaise 1: The Concubine

By Dan Adams

HERLEVA FROM FALAISE

The book "Herleva of Falaise" is a historical love novel written by Dan Adams. The story is set in 11th-century medieval Normandy and follows the life of Herleva, the daughter of a leatherworker, who becomes the concubine of Robert the Devil. From their relationship, the legendary William the Conqueror is born. The book describes the passion, hatred, love, murder, and intrigue that define their lives and those around them.
Herleva falls in love with Robert, the Count of Falaise, and despite the obstacles and opposition they face, they decide to share their lives together according to the old Danish custom, the "more Danico." This means that Robert, in addition to his lawful wife, can have a concubine, and the children from this relationship are considered legitimate.
The story also describes the challenges and conflicts Herleva encounters, both within her family and in her new role as Robert's wife. She has to deal with the hostility of Bertrand, Robert's foster brother, and the expectations of her new position in the castle.
The book offers a detailed and vivid description of life in the Middle Ages, with attention to the historical context and social structures of that time. It is a captivating story about love, power, and survival in a time of political and social unrest.

DAN ADAMS
Dan Adams is a Belgian author who combines his extensive knowledge of the Middle Ages with his innate urge to tell stories. He made his debut in 2019 with the five-part series: 'The Normans.' Five historical novels set in 12th-century Normandy, where fictional and historical characters meet in grip-ping storylines. Tension, romance, intrigue, and a touch of humor are the ingredients of this series.
In the same style, the new two-part series 'Herleva of Falaise' has now been created. Two historical novels that again center around a series of historical characters and events. This time, the events take place once more in Normandy, but a hundred years earlier, in the 11th century.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F3C7MPPW
• ISBN13: 9798316265671
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"